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Ectopic pregnancy

A pregnancy where the foetus has developed outside of the uterus, or womb.

Efavirenz

An anti HIV drug that belongs to the class of anti-HIV drugs known as non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)

Ejaculate

When semen is ejected from the penis

Ejaculation

When semen is ejected from the penis

Endocrine

A gland that produces one or more hormones and secretes them directly into the bloodstream

Endometriosis

The presence of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus at other sites in the pelvis

Engorgement

Congested with blood

Epididymis

A tube that connects the testes to the vas deferens

Erectile

Relating to that which can become erect

Erection

When the penis becomes erect and enlarged

Erogenous

Part of the body sensitive to sexual stimulation

Erotic

That which tend to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Excision

To cut out tissue, an organ or tumour from the body

Excretion

When waste is discharged from the body

Exertion

Endeavouring, striving towards something